Headline risk
3%
Very Low RiskMathematicians
AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Task evidence
89% weighted task match · 33% effective coverage
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 121,680
Employment 2024
2.4K
Projected Change (2024–34)
-0.7%
Openings (2024–34)
0.1K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Role Profile
Tasks
- 1. Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences. AI use: 0%
- 2. Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
- 3. Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences. AI use: 0%
- 4. Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set. AI use: 0%
- 5. Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science. AI use: 100%
- 6. Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic. AI use: 100%
Technologies
Requirements
Work context
Related
Source coverage
10/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Data quality
Employment data available
Narrative & sources
Mathematicians and statisticians analyze data and apply computational techniques to solve problems.
The top employers of mathematicians and statisticians are the federal government and scientific research and development companies. Mathematicians and statisticians may work on teams with engineers, scientists, and other specialists.
Mathematicians and statisticians typically need at least a master’s degree in mathematics or statistics. However, some positions are available to those with a bachelor’s degree.
The median annual wage for mathematicians was $121,680 in May 2024.
Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Important context
This score measures structural AI displacement pressure, not actual job losses. Local wages and demand data are specific to United States AI Work Index; the underlying AI task overlap analysis is consistent across all countries.